Lot 190:
A RARE PAIR OF SUDANESE KASKARA SWORDS
Description
The first a full-sized broadsword, the second in rare dagger size. The grips with hide covering and disk pommels. Characteristic steel guards with straight, double-edged blades wrought with central fullers, the sword chiseled on each side with a pair of crescent moons, each retaining its sharp edges. The well-tooled leather scabbards with intact triangular tabs. 20th century. Worn, minor losses. Overall length of the longest 106.5cm./ 42 inches. Condition III
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